Window Regulator Issues just an FYI - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Auctioneerhere · 02-15-2023, 06:57 PM

I ordered two new window regulators recently.

I installed them on my doors. Each one will not take an original splined window crank. Close but no luck. If you try to force or bump it on it just kills the splines in the handle.

The ones I got were from CJ, perhaps LMC has better quality.

If you have recently done this let me know where you found ones that worked well.

**pdxhall** · 02-15-2023, 09:04 PM

I bought one recently that is made by Dorman. It's a well-made product and fits and operates as it should.

Auctioneerhere · 02-15-2023, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdxhall

I bought one recently that is made by Dorman. It's a well-made product and fits and operates as it should.

Part number?

I found it, Dorman 752-136 & Dorman 752-137

**pdxhall** · 02-15-2023, 09:11 PM

I'll have to look for it. Right now I can't remember who I bought it from. That's what getting old does to you.

**The Rocknrod** · 02-16-2023, 03:40 PM

I bought mine from The Truck Shop in Orange, CA and havnt had an issue.

**pdxhall** · 02-16-2023, 04:00 PM

Oops. I posted to the wrong thread.

Raked 64 · 02-25-2023, 11:15 AM

I have the same problem with one window regulator. Looking forward to seeing if a solution is found.

61hawk · 02-25-2023, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auctioneerhere

I ordered two new window regulators recently.

I installed them on my doors. Each one will not take an original splined window crank. Close but no luck. If you try to force or bump it on it just kills the splines in the handle.

The ones I got were from CJ, perhaps LMC has better quality.

If you have recently done this let me know where you found ones that worked well.

Don't count on it, I bought one from LMC, put a OEM crank on it and it stripped out the splines on the regulator on the first up and down of the window. Contacted LMC, they refunded my money and didn't even want pictures or it back.

Auctioneerhere · 02-28-2023, 12:38 PM

After several OEM window cranks, I have come to realize if you order new regulators, just get new crank handles.

My OEM handles did not work with the CJ Pony parts regulators or the LMC regulators.

I found the LMC regulator to be of much higher quality than the CJ brand.

My "Next Day" Dorman regulators turned into next week or whenever we feel like delivering them, regulators.

61hawk · 02-28-2023, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auctioneerhere

I found the LMC regulator to be of much higher quality than the CJ brand.

That's just sad, the one I got from LMC made one trip up and down before the splines started stripping off.

trijetal · 05-16-2023, 06:55 PM

Me too. I went through 3 different companies and still no luck. I'll try the Dorman number. The sad part is you can't even talk to someone that knows anything, just someone answering phone.

Arne · 06-05-2023, 08:52 PM

A quick clarification - the Dorman 752-136 & 752-137 are for '60-63.

For '64-66 you need 752-138 & 752-139 instead.

60short · 06-05-2023, 09:27 PM

Just for the record, I ordered from "https://www.classicparts.com/" for my 1960, and it fit my aftermarket cranks just fine, and hasn't slipped yet... not sure who made it however

02-15-2023, 06:57 PM	#1
Auctioneerhere Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Miles City MT Posts: 240	Window Regulator Issues just an FYI I ordered two new window regulators recently. I installed them on my doors. Each one will not take an original splined window crank. Close but no luck. If you try to force or bump it on it just kills the splines in the handle. The ones I got were from CJ, perhaps LMC has better quality. If you have recently done this let me know where you found ones that worked well.

02-15-2023, 09:04 PM	#2
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,064	Re: Window Regulator Issues just an FYI I bought one recently that is made by Dorman. It's a well-made product and fits and operates as it should. __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

02-15-2023, 09:11 PM	#4
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,064	Re: Window Regulator Issues just an FYI I'll have to look for it. Right now I can't remember who I bought it from. That's what getting old does to you. __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

02-16-2023, 03:40 PM	#5
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Window Regulator Issues just an FYI I bought mine from The Truck Shop in Orange, CA and havnt had an issue. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

02-16-2023, 04:00 PM	#6
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,064	Re: Window Regulator Issues just an FYI Oops. I posted to the wrong thread. __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

02-25-2023, 11:15 AM	#7
Raked 64 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: central, IL Posts: 119	Re: Window Regulator Issues just an FYI I have the same problem with one window regulator. Looking forward to seeing if a solution is found. __________________ 1964 C-10 short bed 406 small block 700R4, 4:11 gears 20" wheels

02-28-2023, 12:38 PM	#9
Auctioneerhere Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Miles City MT Posts: 240	Re: Window Regulator Issues just an FYI After several OEM window cranks, I have come to realize if you order new regulators, just get new crank handles. My OEM handles did not work with the CJ Pony parts regulators or the LMC regulators. I found the LMC regulator to be of much higher quality than the CJ brand. My "Next Day" Dorman regulators turned into next week or whenever we feel like delivering them, regulators.

05-16-2023, 06:55 PM	#11
trijetal Registered User Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: YUMA, AZ Posts: 11	Re: Window Regulator Issues just an FYI Me too. I went through 3 different companies and still no luck. I'll try the Dorman number. The sad part is you can't even talk to someone that knows anything, just someone answering phone.

06-05-2023, 08:52 PM	#12
Arne Registered User Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 490	Re: Window Regulator Issues just an FYI A quick clarification - the Dorman 752-136 & 752-137 are for '60-63. For '64-66 you need 752-138 & 752-139 instead. __________________ . - Arne Finished Project - 1964 C10 Stepside, mild restomod ————————————

06-05-2023, 09:27 PM	#13
60short Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 206	Re: Window Regulator Issues just an FYI Just for the record, I ordered from "https://www.classicparts.com/" for my 1960, and it fit my aftermarket cranks just fine, and hasn't slipped yet... not sure who made it however __________________ 1960 C-10 Apache- "Rusty the Redneck Reject" 1/2 Ton short bed step side. 350 crate motor, 3 speed manual (floor shifted) MKII - Buddy Buckets and Glass Packs 20+ year long term project in process Lots of Rust, more memories... Build Thread



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